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In November 2007 my daughter "forced" me to set up my own blog. I had no idea what I was doing. I just began to write. Friends and relatives took a look at my blog and commented that they loved a lot of the stories, especially the funny ones. One day I saw

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Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Home organization tips: 1 of 32
Here are some organizing tips for different rooms in your home. No matter what size your home is, keep only the things you use most. Your home will be more peaceful if it is not stuffed full of things. If you haven't used an item for a year, definitely consider blessing someone else with it. You can give as a gift, donation, ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Turning 30: 1 of 21
I thought about turning thirty many times before my thirtieth birthday. I thought of the good things about turning thirty and also the things I did not like about turning thirty. As memories would drift through my mind I thought about the things that made me happy and the things that made me sad. I then began to think about w... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations How to find the right church for you: 2 of 24
Almost 40 years ago I asked the question, "How do I find the right church." I had been raised as a Lutheran in a small German community in rural Detroit. During my childhood, my mother left the Lutheran church and began to look for "God's true church." She eventually attended a church that observed Saturday (Sabbath) worship.... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Your favorite verse in the Bible, and what it means to you: 29 of 252
I have many favorite verses in the Bible. It really depends upon what book I am reading, what I am searching for, or what is happening around me at the time. Today I would say my favorite verse is found in Genesis 50:20. In the King James Version it says: "But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Rain, rain, go away: Best indoor games for kids: 3 of 24
Having a house full of day care kids on a rainy day should be the theme to a horror movie. The kids have more energy than they know what to do with and the house, no matter how big it is, is not big enough.One of my favorites for getting all that energy out is a mini trampoline or two or three. A mini trampoline is not very e... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Kitchens Tips for keeping your kitchen clean when you cook: 4 of 31
I grew up on a farm. Many days were spent feeding our family and the farm help. Mom used to cook in large quantities. If we were not cooking regular meals, we were canning produce or blanching items for the freezer. It was a must to clean as you cooked otherwise the kitchen was never clean.Here are some easy steps to clean as... More..
Jobs & Careers > Information Technology Jobs When a job description includes tasks you don't like: 2 of 14
You may pass up the opportunity of a lifetime by passing up a job because it has tasks you do not like. Consider the following scenario.A couple of years ago I needed some minor things done around my home. I hired a handyman and found he was looking for an assistant. The handyman was willing to train the assistant on the job.... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Losing a baby: A mother's experience: 4 of 24
As a mother, losing three babies has been such a deeply emotional issue to me. The same joy and anticipation that I felt when I found that I was pregnant turned into such complete sadness and emptiness.After being married six months, I became pregnant and lost our baby just before the three-month mark. I was in my early twent... More..
Education > Special Education Dyslexia: Seen from the dyslexic point of view: 2 of 12
I did not know that I was dyslexic until I was 35 years old. Before that time, I knew that I did not read as fast as the other kids in school. I did not even read as fast as my younger siblings could.Many times I would read assignments and they did not make sense to me. I did not know that I was reading words like "no" and "s... More..
Arts & Humanities > Dance Styles Square dancing and its benefits: 2 of 11
Square dancing has many benefits, some are listed below.1. Square dancing is a great thing to do on a date or family activity. My parents met at a square dance. Family weddings and celebrations always included rounds of "dos-ado" and "promenade." 2. Most dance styles are good for exercise. Because of the speed and time spent ... More..